Pink Heelsplitter

Potamilus alatus, the pink heelsplitter, is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae, commonly known as the river mussels.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Pink Heelsplitter being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Potamilus purpuratus
• Cristaria plicata
• Lasmigona complanata
• Anodonta nuttalliana
• Potamilus ohiensis
• Lasmigona alabamensis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Mollusca

Class

Bivalvia

Order

Unionida

Family

Unionidae

Genus

Potamilus

Species

Potamilus alatus

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